Milwaukee contractors face winter salt shortage, turn to rationing

Private snow contractors in Milwaukee warn of a salt shortage as prices double and supplies tighten, forcing some companies to ration salt and turn to brine to get through the winter.

Milwaukee contractors face winter salt shortage
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Private snow contractors in Milwaukee warn of a salt shortage as prices double and supplies tighten, forcing some companies to ration salt and turn to brine to get through the winter.

WI bitter cold temps; dangerous for people, vehicles
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With bitter cold blanketing southeast Wisconsin, many people are fortunate to have heat in their homes. But that is not the same for everyone.

Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
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Mostly clear and cold tonight. Wind chills -10 to -20 this evening. The Northern Lights are possible overnight, especially 12am-3am. Partly sunny and cold on Tuesday. AM wind chill: -15 to -25. PM wind chill: 0 to +10.

Wisconsin bitter cold temperatures; dangerous for people, vehicles

With bitter cold blanketing southeast Wisconsin, many people are fortunate to have heat in their homes. But that is not the same for everyone.

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

Wisconsin Weather Experts: Bitter cold blankets the state
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Bitter cold and gusting winds are making live in the Midwest challenging on Monday, Jan. 19. FOX6 Weather Expert Stephanie Barichello talks you through the forecast and trends for the week.

Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
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Partly cloudy tonight with subzero lows and morning wind chills of -15 to -20. Another round of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday, then even colder air late week into the weekend.

Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
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A Winter Weather Advisory continues until noon today for lingering flurries and blowing snow. A Cold Weather Advisory continues until noon today with wind chills of -20 to -30 and wind gusts up to 40mph.

Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
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Winter Weather Advisory until Noon on Monday for all of SE WI. Cold Weather Advisory from 3am-Noon Monday for all of SE WI. Snow tapering off overnight. The wind will really pick up overnight, creating blowing ground snow into Monday morning.

Dangerous cold grips southeast Wisconsin; residents brace for brutal temps

Residents across southeast Wisconsin are reacting as extreme cold and winter weather advisories take hold, with wind chills forecast as low as 30 below zero and frustration over rapid swings.

Milwaukee Weather: Snowy Ending, Dangerous Cold/Wind on Monday

Winter Weather Advisory until Noon on Monday for all of SE WI. Cold Weather Advisory from 3am-Noon Monday for all of SE WI. Snow tapering off overnight. The wind will really pick up overnight, creating blowing ground snow into Monday morning.

Southeastern Wisconsin residents take on winter weather
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Residents across southeast Wisconsin are reacting as extreme cold and winter weather advisories take hold, with wind chills forecast as low as 30 below zero and frustration over rapid swings.

Wisconsin snowmobile season; DNR urges trail safety statewide

The Wisconsin DNR is urging snowmobilers to stay on open trails, ride sober and monitor ice conditions, warning that alcohol use and unsafe ice increase the risk of serious accidents.

Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
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Winter Weather Advisory 6pm Tonight until Noon on Monday for all of SE WI.  Cold Weather Advisory from 3am-Noon Monday for all of SE WI. Snow tonight, ending overnight. Around 1" of accumulation expected. The wind will really pick up overnight, creating blowing ground snow into Monday morning. Partly sunny, windy and bitter cold on Monday. Temperatures around 0 with wind chills of -20 to -30 all day.

Wisconsin winter weather: Dangerous Arctic cold, wind chills well below zero

A cold weather advisory is in effect as Arctic air brings wind chills to 29 below zero across Wisconsin, with light snow and more cold ahead.

Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
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Southern Wisconsin picks up 1 to 2 inches of light, fluffy snow this afternoon and evening, then things turn windy and much colder late tonight with blowing and drifting snow possible.